Drapano Bridge (De Bosset)
Greece
Travelers will walk over the bridge and learn about the history of the longest stone bridge in Europe.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Drapano Bridge (De Bosset)
Welcome to Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, and specifically to the De Bosset Bridge, an extraordinary feat of 19th-century engineering. As we stand at the entrance of this 689-meter-long structure, we are looking at the…
Listen in the app2The Obelisk — A Tribute to the Protectorate
Midway along the bridge, we encounter a striking monument: the Obelisk. This four-sided sandstone pillar rises from the sea, serving as a commemorative tribute to the British 'Protectors' and specifically to the work of De Bosset. …
Listen in the app3Engineering Resilience — Surviving the 1953 Earthquake
Kefalonia is a land shaped by seismic activity, and the De Bosset Bridge is a testament to structural resilience. In August 1953, a catastrophic earthquake struck the Ionian Islands, leveling most of Argostoli and the surrounding…
Listen in the app4The Koutavos Lagoon — A Protected Ecosystem
The water beneath your feet is not just a scenic backdrop; it is a vital ecological nursery. The Koutavos Lagoon is a shallow basin, characterized by seagrass meadows and a mix of fresh and salt water. …
Listen in the app5The Drapano End — The British Cemetery and Beyond
As you reach the northern end of the bridge at Drapano, you are entering a quieter, more reflective area. Nearby is the British Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the personnel who lived and died here during the period of British…
Listen in the app6Modern Life on the Bridge — The Social Promenade
In the modern era, the De Bosset Bridge has become Argostoli's favorite 'volta,' or evening promenade. As the sun begins to set, the locals emerge from their homes to walk the length of the bridge, catching up with neighbors and…
Listen in the app7A Legacy of Swiss and British Ambition
To conclude our section on the bridge's history, we must return to the figure of Charles Philippe de Bosset. His dual identity as a Swiss engineer and a British officer perfectly captures the cosmopolitan nature of the…
Listen in the app8Drapano Bridge (De Bosset)
As you finish your walk across the De Bosset Bridge and return to the vibrant streets of Argostoli, consider the bridge as a metaphor. It is a bridge between the British and the Greeks, between the past of 1813 and the present of…
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What is Drapano Bridge (De Bosset)?
Drapano Bridge (De Bosset) is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.1748, 20.4960 |
| Last updated |